One of my favorite parts of December are Holiday Parties! I can’t get enough of mistletoe, spiked egg nog, mulled cider, carols, and secret Santas, (I’m actually taking part in three this year!) Of course, the delicious bite-sized snacks and treats make these parties even better. I’m not hosting one until we move into a bigger place, but I’m planning on hosting a few small friend get-togethers so I get a chance to spread some cheer and show off my cute tree! If I were having a big party though, with a full dessert table- these cupcakes would be on it without a doubt.
The base of these cutie little cupcakes is a soft and fluffy gingerbread cake that is topped with a creamy mascarpone frosting and some candied ginger bits. The frosting is less sweet than normal buttercream and has just a hint of lemon added for a hint of tartness. It offsets the spices in the cake perfectly and the candied ginger is a sweet finishing touch.
This was actually my first time making gingerbread of any kind and I couldn’t be more in love with this recipe. I look forward to changing up the size and trying full size cupcakes or even a bundt cake. I also had never worked with mascarpone and think it is to die for. (if you want to splurge a little.) If not- cream cheese would also work in a pinch!
Cupcake recipe adapted from: Taste of Home
Kel says
Your cookies look great – I might serve those!!!
Halee219 says
Carrot cake cupcakes would look great on that tray!
Rachel Jaggers says
I think chocolate thumbprint cookies would look cute (with festive sprinkles!)
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My hidden kiss cookies!
Julianne says
My Christmas cookies!!
Carina says
awh..they look delicious! i love a good mascarpone frosting. it’s so easy to make and tastes even better than the classic cream cheese ones!
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Sue says
my famous fruitcake.
Rachel A Garber says
my French cookies!!
Wendy F says
I’d serve my delicious raspberry bars.
Elin Woods says
Hmm…I’m thinking something sweet and savory. Like a mini carrot cake cheesecake.
Ariane says
I would serve a variety of truffles: mint, Grand Marnier infused with candied orange, pistachio, hazelnut… Lovely tray!
Amy @ Elephant Eats says
I’d serve a platter of my many Christmas cookies!
Susan P says
I would showcase many of my holiday cookies…..it would be beautiful on my table.
Khampton1031 says
I would serve an arrangement of the desserts that I will make for Christmas on this beautiful platter!
maureen says
What a great item to put the spinach balls that I make on . The shine of the silver of the Nambe and the green of the spinach would be festive pairings.
Kim says
individual cheesecakes!
Kristen Pasewald says
I’ve been baking up a storm this December! Next I want to try your cookies n cream cupcakes. They would be pretty on the tray!
kristine says
Beautiful tray! Love Nambé. I have a kitchen and dining room with copper accents and LOVE gingerbread. Those cupcakes look great on that tray! i would use it for many things but I think it is time for some love cake. Cut into squares an arranged on that platter with pretty glasses of sherry, the colors, and flavors, would be perfect.
Kara says
I would serve the peppermint cake roll I am making for Christmas!
Ariane says
I would serve the salted caramel cupcakes I’m making for our family Christmas party this year!
In Katrina's Kitchen says
Cookies! And Buckeyes! And more cookies!!! :) These little cuppies are so cute ♥
In Katrina's Kitchen says
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Steflag says
Can’t wait to try this recipe!
Souls_in_flight says
Ummm….love love love gingerbread! Thanks for another great recipe! And…would love to win this gorgeous serving tray! Thanks and Merry Christmas!
Ana Rodriguez Martinez says
They look deliscious!!
Lauren says
Yum, these look delicious. And what a gorgeous tray! I think some festive red velvet crackle cookies would look stunning and scrumptious on it.
Andrea Kitchen Witch says
That’s a pretty tray! I love gingerbread. The mini bite size is perfect!
Kathy says
Mini carrot cupcakes topped w/sugared carrot swirls would look great on that beautiful tray!
barbara n says
I would fill it it delicious Christmas cookies and candies
Im At Home Baking says
Those look wonderful!
Carolann says
YUM! and thanks so much.
Mimi says
I would serve chocolate chip cookies!
Becky says
Yum! these look fabulous! I would serve a selection of cookies & other treats!
Charlotte T. says
What a perfect Christmas treat… and love that tray!
Jordan says
Maybe mini cupcakes or cookies??
Christine says
I love gingerbread! I think the bundt cake version would be wonderful!
MaryB says
I’d serve my mini desserts on this tray. These cupcakes look delicious. Gingerbread is a favorite around here.
Sallie Rego says
Santa Hat brownies – I made them last year and they were adorable and delicious!
Jordan Lynn (Ciao Cow) says
These look so delicious, and I love anything Nambe!
marty says
Love the tray. I would serve cupcakes on it.
Kim says
My husband loooooves gingerbread. Going to make these for him!
Amanda Thompson says
I might serve deviled eggs on it!
Jenny Paisley Zajichek says
That’s a gorgeous platter–love your blog, Audra!
Keli says
Would love this!!!
Jessica says
I would serve my Christmas cookies on this tray!
Jackie says
I think mini cheesecakes would be nice on the tray.
Triciapaoluccio says
i can attest to the deliciousness of these adorable cupcakes…i couldnt get over how soft they were…the frosting and the cake itself…thank you audra!
and hey look i cant believe how easy it is to comment…sorry i thought it required new passwords etc :o
Meg S says
I would serve some sugar cookies on that beautiful tray!
Monica De La Garza Treviño says
Loved the recipe… Love the tray!!
Whitney says
Those look delicious!
Joan says
My Christmas Sandwich Cremes are always requested at Christmas.
Lynette says
Definitely my chocolate peppermint bark!
Chelseytherese says
Yum yum! And I LURVE the tray!!! :)
Dianne Shaw says
I would use this tray to serve my Christmas cookies!
Holly says
I would serve cookies, probably a mixture of shortbread varieties,on that beautiful tray.
Clara says
your ginger cookies!
Holly Klopfenstein Clark says
Some adorable thumbprint cookies would look fantastic on that gorgeous tray!
Jenny Lee says
I love the Nambe products
megan says
sugar cookies!
Nancy Piran says
These look so yummy especially with the mascarpone cheese on it!
Christina says
They look super cute! And what a gorgeous tray!
Sam Jennifer Musil Lindley says
I think I would serve Canapes on this tray
Patty says
I would serve my Christmas cookies on this tray.
Jubinsky2114 says
i’d love to serve these cupcakes on the platter! my grandfather has been requesting gingerbread!
Kristy says
I would put my fudge on that tray.
Sarah Arsenault says
I would serve sugar cookies
Meep Meep says
I’d be serving up some cinnamon roll cookies :)
Erinmmauro says
these look adorable!
Kali Orkin says
Love the fresh take on gingerbread, I am really into that flavor this year. I wonder if you can make ginger bread cinnamon rolls?
Jenny @ The Brunette Baker says
Absolutely love, want, and need this tray!
Becca - Cookie Jar Treats says
The tray really is beautiful and I love your little gingerbread cakes. I’m looking into trying some eggnog recipes, so I’d probably use the tray to store those :P
Noellepuanani says
what a pretty tray! i love these cupcakes too. my mother in law just gave me a mini muffin tin, so i can christen it with these little beauties!
Minda says
Always wanted to own a copper something! This would be perfect!
Carley Leavitt says
I would serve decorated Christmas Sugar Cookies!!
Lizzie says
Where do you find the mini muffin cups? I never seem to be able to track them down!
Lynnette Moore says
I would serve my Christmas Supper on this tray! Nettie
Kimi says
Awesome giveaway
BigFatBaker says
These are so cute!! I love gingerbread, egg nog, and all of the previously mentioned goodies :) I would love to have a gorgeous serving tray like this..! I bet it would be perfect for serving cookies
Amelia says
Peanut Butter Blossoms!
gabriela says
I love it, and will serve sweet potato minis.
Teresa says
What a pretty tray! I’d serve classic chocolate chip cookies on it- maybe with a sprinkle of sea salt :)
Kelly Burks says
Those look delicious! Can’t wait to try them!
Serena says
My family makes this jello during every occasion. The coconut ones are just white and then there’s a multi coloured one. Imagine arranging them on this tray. It would look beautiful !
Kristin says
I’m thinking I’d put a slew of thumbprint cookies on this tray!
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
These cupcakes are just too cute! And that size is most definitely dangerous.
Thanks for the awesome giveaway! I’d love to make cute little cupcakes like these or frosted cookies to put on this tray!
Kkpkayleigh says
I make a gingerbread cupcake every year! never with mascarpone frosting though… something new to try!
Amanda says
The tray is beautiful, and this recipe looks very tasty!